Gerald buys a new beard trimmer. However, once he starts using it, he finds out that the trimmer has no settings to adjust the length of beard he wants to trim. Unsatisfied with the product, he considers returning it. Gerald decides that he would return the trimmer and buy another one that suits his requirement. In this scenario, which of the following types of ethical evaluation does Gerald demonstrate?
A) Retrospective evaluation
B) Deontological evaluation
C) Analogical evaluation
D) Teleological evaluation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gerald is evaluating the trimmer based on its usefulness and effectiveness in meeting his needs, which is the basis of teleological evaluation. He is concerned with the consequences of the product's features, rather than any inherent ethical principles or rules (deontological evaluation) or comparing to similar products (analogical evaluation). It is also not a retrospective evaluation, as he is taking action based on his current evaluation.

Gerald Buys a New Beard Trimmer